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Has anyone tried any of the keyless drill chucks from Precision Matthews? If so, what do you think?
Thanks,
Kevin
Thanks,
Kevin
Keyed or keyless. Doesn't really matter either way.Why exactly do you desire a keyless drill chuck?
Please explain.
It will, I only use drill chucks for roughing and spotting, if making a 1 1/4" finished hole spot it with the keyless and go right to a 1 3/16 drill in a tool holder, you will rapidly grow weary of spinning the drill otherwise. They are excellent for holding measuring tools such a indicators and edge finders as well.Keyed or keyless. Doesn't really matter either way.
I should say it isn't a big deal to me either way. One job I will be doing will require changing between an end mill and a drill bit every step. That's why I'm gonna have a power draw bar.It will, I only use drill chucks for roughing and spotting, if making a 1 1/4" finished hole spot it with the keyless and go right to a 1 3/16 drill in a tool holder, you will rapidly grow weary of spinning the drill otherwise. They are excellent for holding measuring tools such a indicators and edge finders as well.
How many thousands of parts?I should say it isn't a big deal to me either way. One job I will be doing will require changing between an end mill and a drill bit every step. That's why I'm gonna have a power draw bar.
Having a fancy machine would take all the fun out of it. LOLOLOLOHow many thousands of parts?
If a sufficient number then a machine with a tool changer is what you need, you will not be happy with a collet spindle machine even using tool holders and a power draw bar, they do not hold Z axis dimensions very well after a tool change. BT 30 or Cat 40 spindles and any other NMTB spindles excell at this, no manual draw bar, most are coolant through these days as well.